The only way a server gets less than 15% from me is if they are RUDE. If
RUDE---5%. Otherwise its 15-22% at a nice restaurant...for cheap eats it
can be much more. Like Chinese Lunch Special of 6.95.....drink included...I
still leave $2.00.

ie--Only had rude service 1x in 25 years.


"sisyphus" > wrote in message
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> On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 16:49:49 -0500, potatoman
> > wrote:
>
>
>>
>>Oh, I understand the business side of a restaurant and markup. I wasn't
>>saying it wasn't neccessary, just that it is remarkable when you
>>actually stop and consider how much it can sometimes be. Although, I do
>>think that 5 times the ammount of a bottle (which isn't the same as the
>>markup on the cost of components of a meal which has to be prepared) is
>>just a tad excessive. IMO, 100% markup is more than fair.
>>
>>And, as a former server, I understand gratuity all too well. It's almost
>>a curse - Sometimes when I think the server has done a dreadful job, I
>>still leave more than what most would consider a decent tip, when I
>>really shouldn't.
>>
>
> I agree with your assessment, but few restauranteurs would (though
> there are some). Shameful that it is tough to find the bargains on the
> less expensive end of the wine list, generally speaking.
>
> I am a fomer sever as well, and do the same...15% for bad service.